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Use the WAA as directed
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Use the WAA only as explained by the clinician or as
discussed in the User Manual. Using the WAA in any other manner could result
in harm.
Do not dismantle the WAA
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Do not dismantle or tamper with the device.
Tampering with the device could result in harm. If the device is not working
properly, contact the clinician for help.
Flammable or Explosive Environments
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Do not use the WAA in flammable or
explosive environments. Using the WAA in one of these environments could
result in harm.
Use of another p
atient’s
WAA
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Never use another patient’s
WAA. The therapy
programmed is a unique prescription for each patient. Use of another patient’s
WAA could result in overstimulation.
Activities requiring excessive twisting or stretching
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Avoid activities that
potentially can put undue stress on the device. Activities that include sudden,
excessive, or repetitive bending, twisting, bouncing, or stretching can cause
your stimulator to fracture or migrate. This can result in a loss of stimulation,
intermittent stimulation, and additional medical procedures.
Scuba diving or hyperbaric chambers
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Do not dive below 13 meters (45 feet)
of water or enter hyperbaric chambers above 1.5 atmospheres absolute (ATA).
These conditions can damage the device. Before diving or using a hyperbaric
chamber, discuss the effects of high pressure with the clinician.
Skydiving, skiing, or hiking in the mountains
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High altitude should not affect
the System. However, take care to not put undue stress on the Stimulator.
During skydiving, the sudden jerking that occurs when the parachute opens can
dislodge or fracture the Stimulator. This can result in a loss of stimulation,
intermittent stimulation, and additional medical procedures.
Unexpected changes in stimulation
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Electromagnetic interference, changes in
posture, and other activities can cause a perceived increase in stimulation.
Some patients have described this as a jolting or shocking sensation. You
should reduce your amplitude to the lowest setting and turn OFF your System
before engaging in activities that could become unsafe. Discuss these activities
with your clinician.
